The meaning of the company’s name “La Cotonnerie” is in French, “the Cotton Mill”, which represents what we want to offer our customers: natural fabrics made mainly of cotton.
We provide customers with modern and high-quality fabrics perfect for clothing or home decoration, as well as ethnic textiles, 100% hand-made by artisans from around the world.
Not only are we passionate about textiles, we also care about the production process behind them. Our collection includes a selection of organic fabrics where environmental impacts are reduced.
We are proud to support artisans as well as small businesses and designers working in the textile industry.
Whether you sew as a hobby, are a fashion designer or simply someone interested in buying some beautiful fabric and having it sewn by your favorite tailor, you will find what you need in our store!
Buying from us also means that you are supporting a small local company, which is vital for our growth and for which we thank you!
The story behind La Cotonnerie
Why a fabrics shop?
"Originally from France, I created La Cotonnerie in Dubai, in February 2021, just one year after moving there. Arriving in Dubai during the global pandemic made it challenging to find a job, but it also opened up a unique opportunity to follow a dream I had: starting my own business. And when I first arrived, I struggled to find the high-quality organic cotton and jersey fabrics I was looking for, which sparked the idea to start my own business and fill this gap in the market.
Moreover, from a very young age, my mother always made me aware of the fabric's quality when buying garments. She attached great importance to natural fibers and always had me check clothing labels, which I found, at the time, a bit annoying, to be honest!
Now, as an adult, I have become aware of the challenges the textile and fashion industries face. I take great care in always checking the material of the garments I buy, as well as where they have been produced.
My interest in fabrics grew further when I received my first sewing machine. Even though I wasn’t particularly into sewing at first, I quickly fell in love with the craft and have since been on a constant search for beautiful and unique fabrics wherever life takes me.
After living in several countries in Europe, Africa and Middle East, I’ve developed a passion for craftsmanship and am also dedicated to promoting this expertise by showcasing handmade fabrics and items from different parts of the world in my shop.
In 2023, I relocated back to Europe and settled in the Hessen region of Germany, bringing La Cotonnerie with me. Here, I continue my journey of offering high-quality, natural fiber fabrics to my fellow fabric lovers, now with an even broader focus on global craftsmanship".